Twelve-year-old Martha Boyle has a lot to deal with. One of her classmates was hit by a car and died, she finds herself liking a boy that she previously despised, and her relationship with her family is strained. As the author sends the Boyle family off on their annual family vacation to Cap Code to visit mother/grandmother, all these issues come to a head. It is Goodbee, Martha’s wise grandmother that helps her navigate through all of life’s problems.
“Olive’s Ocean “is a coming-of-age book that is more suitable for middle-schoolers than elementary school children. The book has a smattering of “bad” language and one sexual reference. Even more important is that the feelings and thoughts that Martha has are more age appropriate for the older student. I enjoyed the book and read it for the first time as an adult. I could relate to Martha as I look back at myself at her age. I will be putting the book on the list for my granddaughters to read. In my opinion, it is a book that would appeal more to girls than boys.Published In: 2003
Publisher: Greenwillow
Age Level: 8-12 years
AR Level: 4.7
Pages: 217
Stars: 5
Award: 2004 Newbery Honor
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